I do hold grudges

Let’s be honestI’m no saint, and I won’t pretend to be. I do hold grudges, especially against those who have wronged me in ways that are hard to forget. I hold a grudge against people who:

• Take credit for my hard work, steal the spotlight they didn’t earn.
• Disappear when I need them the most, only to show up when it’s convenient for them.
• Try to worm their way back into my life once I was successful, acting like they never turned their backs in the first place.
• Belittle my achievements, making me feel small even when I have worked hard to accomplish something.

These are the kind of actions that leave a mark, and sometimes, it’s hard to let go.

I know holding grudges is not good for the soul and so on. Over the years I have devised a way of avoiding accumulating such intense feelings in myself.

• I try to avoid interacting with such people. If unavoidable keep interactions to a minimum
• Deal with them knowing what the outcome would be and prepared for it in advance
• Keep myself engaged in constructive activities that keep my mind active

In the long run I need to take care of myself and those around me. That will only happen when I play my role in life to perfection. I cannot let these grudges pull me down.